Job summary
The Royal Free London Innovation and Intelligent Automation Team is seeking a Robotics Developer who will be responsible for the design and creation of automation robotic solution and for the integration of these into and between existing systems. This role will be within a team of Developers who are a critical part of our growing business , where we are continually striving to automate clinical and non-clinical processes.
NHS Robotic Developers put people at the heart of everything they do. They are inclusive, ensuring NHS services work for everyone, improve lives directly or indirectly and are designed for trust. They work in the open, testing assumptions, continuously making, learning and iterating, doing the hard work to make things easier for people.
Main duties of the job
AsaRobotic Developer,you will be a critical part of our growing business by interfacing with project stakeholders throughout the NHS and public sector to help drive the adoption of RPA.You will lead the continuous development of our Intelligent Automation Centre of Excellence, including:
- Robotics and Integration Development Lifecycle
- Service Delivery
- Supporting all implementation and managing project deliverables
- Management of technology infrastructure for robotic automation and integration development
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust recognises the need for the organisation to enable a more innovative culture going forward, to allow us to better respond to the changing needs of the system, our patients, and the dynamism of an integrated care environment.
Our award-winning Innovation and Intelligent Automation team has been set up to lead on the vision of developing innovation for the NHS, by the NHS. As the largest NHS RPA centre of excellence in England, we are leaders in the field of intelligent automation, working with 60 external NHS clients to improve patient and staff experience and increase productivity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As we continue to grow our service delivery, especially within clinical and operational services, the Robotic Developer will be responsible for the design and creation of automation robotic solutions and for the integration of these into and between existing systems. This work will form the basis of RPA standards in healthcare, nationally and globally.
You will have a good understanding of the NHS and a strong understanding on how RPA processes are created, including experience with Blue Prism and MS PowerAutomate.
Reporting to a Senior Developer, the post holder will work as part of our Intelligent Automation team and will also be working with cross-functional project teams.. Post holders should have the ability and drive to deliver their own work, and the work of others, to deliver against a clear set of agreed objectives.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is passionate about innovation and new technology. Post holders will act as role models of our team values and supportive leadership.
Please ensure that your application outlines how you are able to meet the requirements of the Job Description & Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As we continue to grow our service delivery, especially within clinical and operational services, the Robotic Developer will be responsible for the design and creation of automation robotic solutions and for the integration of these into and between existing systems. This work will form the basis of RPA standards in healthcare, nationally and globally.
You will have a good understanding of the NHS and a strong understanding on how RPA processes are created, including experience with Blue Prism and MS PowerAutomate.
Reporting to a Senior Developer, the post holder will work as part of our Intelligent Automation team and will also be working with cross-functional project teams.. Post holders should have the ability and drive to deliver their own work, and the work of others, to deliver against a clear set of agreed objectives.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is passionate about innovation and new technology. Post holders will act as role models of our team values and supportive leadership.
Please ensure that your application outlines how you are able to meet the requirements of the Job Description & Person Specification.
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Royal Free Group's values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level
- Management /leadership qualification or equivalent knowledge at post graduate level
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level
- Thoughtonomy (Blue Prism Cloud) practitioner status
Desirable
- Additional Blue Prism Certification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with Blue Prism Cloud (Thoughtonomy) technology to deliver complex healthcare automations within the NHS
- Expert knowledge of Blue Prism RPA, iOCR (ABBY & Decipher), Blue Prism Cloud Cognitive Tools (language translation, sentiment analysis, keyword classification, interact e -forms, chatbot and orchestrator
- Experience of delivering automations using key NHS applications including ESR, ERS, PAS, EPR, Trac, NHS jobs
- Practical experience of managing the automation lifecycle complying to the Blue Prism best practice standards (ROM)
- Experience of facilitating change in practice to improve services
- Project management/co - ordination
- Responsibility for a budget
Desirable
- Experience of engaging with customers on a consultative basis
- Networking contacts within the automation industry
- Submitted contributions to the NHS Digital Exchange
Skills
Essential
- Good analytical and problem solving skills - ability to analyse complex data/information and make judgements/draw conclusions
- Ability to work independently, using own initiative and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal - able to communicate complex an d sensitive information and use persuasion, influencing and negotiation
- Ability to embrace and drive change
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others and adjust plans as required both in the short and long term
- Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of all areas of the hospital in both corporate and clinical areas.
- Business planning /annual planning
- Good understanding of change management
- Use of IT systems (e.g. Word , Excel, Outlook) - standard keyboard skills
- Understanding of the NHS and current agenda
- Demonstrable knowledge of service improvements and project management
- Risk management and governance
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Royal Free Group's values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level
- Management /leadership qualification or equivalent knowledge at post graduate level
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level
- Thoughtonomy (Blue Prism Cloud) practitioner status
Desirable
- Additional Blue Prism Certification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with Blue Prism Cloud (Thoughtonomy) technology to deliver complex healthcare automations within the NHS
- Expert knowledge of Blue Prism RPA, iOCR (ABBY & Decipher), Blue Prism Cloud Cognitive Tools (language translation, sentiment analysis, keyword classification, interact e -forms, chatbot and orchestrator
- Experience of delivering automations using key NHS applications including ESR, ERS, PAS, EPR, Trac, NHS jobs
- Practical experience of managing the automation lifecycle complying to the Blue Prism best practice standards (ROM)
- Experience of facilitating change in practice to improve services
- Project management/co - ordination
- Responsibility for a budget
Desirable
- Experience of engaging with customers on a consultative basis
- Networking contacts within the automation industry
- Submitted contributions to the NHS Digital Exchange
Skills
Essential
- Good analytical and problem solving skills - ability to analyse complex data/information and make judgements/draw conclusions
- Ability to work independently, using own initiative and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal - able to communicate complex an d sensitive information and use persuasion, influencing and negotiation
- Ability to embrace and drive change
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others and adjust plans as required both in the short and long term
- Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of all areas of the hospital in both corporate and clinical areas.
- Business planning /annual planning
- Good understanding of change management
- Use of IT systems (e.g. Word , Excel, Outlook) - standard keyboard skills
- Understanding of the NHS and current agenda
- Demonstrable knowledge of service improvements and project management
- Risk management and governance
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
